Charles de Forges brings almost 20 years of experience in senior management roles at business-to-business companies to his new position as the executive head of Sepro Group, the robot and automation supplier headquartered in La Roche-sur-Yon, France.
“We took our time in finding our new CEO,” said, Eric Radat, President of Sepro Group, “but, in Charles de Forges, we have found the right person to help guide Sepro into the future. He has a dynamic personality, and he is very customer-focused. He has experience in managing businesses both large and small, and he understands the special nature of a family-owned business like Sepro. He also has an entrepreneurial spirit, having started his own 3D printing company, so he knows what it is to dare and overcome challenges. In short, I trust his leadership.
With a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering degree, de Forges has gained a wide business experience in industry in sectors such as packaging, luxury, cosmetics, automotive and aerospace and has worked internationally in Europe, the USA and Brazil.
“Sepro is a fantastic example of a family owned company, proud of its regional roots while being a world leader in robots and automation,” de Forges stated. “I am very happy to join a company full of exciting projects, along with a dynamic and ambitious team. I am looking forward to taking part in the future of this company and to make it grow even further as a robotics leader.”